Amsterdam Adventure: 10 Days of Cultural Delights

Surya Panwar

15 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant city of Amsterdam. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture as you explore fascinating museums, iconic landmarks, and hidden gems. From ancient marvels to modern wonders, this itinerary promises an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the Netherlands.

Trip to Amsterdam

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Amsterdam's Treasures

$110

$ 14

Amsterdam Marriott Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

Former orphanage with artwork, artifacts & interactive exhibitions tracing the city's history.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$32

9 - 14 min

Directions

Unique, contemporary museum with interactive, educational exhibits on the world of microorganisms.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$40

13 - 20 min

Directions

The tallest wooden windmill in the country is octagonal in shape & was once used as a flour mill.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

Art objects, photos, music & film from non-Western cultures, including regular kids' exhibitions.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$38

Day 2Discovering Art and Maritime Heritage

$139

$ 14

Amsterdam Marriott Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

Restored, 17th-century house where Rembrandt lived & worked for 20 years, hung with his etchings.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$38

12 - 17 min

Directions

Interactive museum in former storehouse with virtual voyages & a replica 18th-century merchant ship.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$34

11 - 16 min

Directions

Compact botanical gardens, originally planted in 1682, with formal outdoor & greenhouse sections.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$30

9 - 14 min

Directions

Period interiors plus Venetian glass, porcelain, weapons, rare art history books, paintings & more.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$38

Day 3Exploring Nature and Amsterdam's Counterculture

$70

$ 21

Amsterdam Marriott Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

Zoo park founded in 19th century, with chimps, zebras & elephants, plus aquarium & planetarium.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$44

5 - 6 min

Directions

On a site dating from the 19th century, this flea market with up to 300 stalls opens 6 days a week.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum in Amsterdam

Stalwart showcase for historical & cultural exhibits relating to cannabis, including a live garden.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$26

Day 4Immersing in History and Gothic Charm

$142

$ 28

Amsterdam Marriott Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

Directions

Archeological museum displaying ancient Greek & Roman pottery, plus Egyptian mummies & jewelry.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$38

10 - 12 min

Directions

Interactive science exhibits, experiments & shows in a huge, waterfront, boat-like museum.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$42

25 - 30 min

Directions

Theatrical, gore-laden attraction, part of a global chain, featuring gruesome local history.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$42

4 - 5 min

Directions

Medieval courtyard, that was once home to a devout Catholic sisterhood, and a 17th century chapel.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

Directions

A crown-topped spire rises from this Renaissance-era Protestant church where Rembrandt is buried.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$20

Day 5Unforgettable Museums and Historic Landmarks

$160

$ 28

Amsterdam Marriott Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

Electric Ladyland - Museum of Fluorescent Art

Cozy art museum with fluorescent minerals from around the world, plus guided tours & demonstrations.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$40

4 - 6 min

Directions

Museum house where Anne Frank & her family hid from the Nazis in a secret annex, during WWII.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$34

8 - 11 min

Directions

Grand residence for royal receptions since 1808, open to the public & exhibitions when not in use.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$30

30 - 36 min

Directions

Huge collection of Dutch & foreign movies & film posters in contemporary, waterside culture center.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

20 - 24 min

Directions

14th-century church, now Calvinist, hosting religious & cultural activities including concerts.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$20

Day 6Unconventional Art and Cultural Gems

$80

$ 35

Amsterdam Marriott Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

Directions

Preserved human & animal remains are on display in a range of poses at this anatomy exhibit.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$44

8 - 11 min

Directions

The city's largest depot, built in 1889 in Gothic-Renaissance style, including shops & restaurants.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

Directions

People persecuted for their homosexuality are memorialized by this public sculpture.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

Directions

Iconic 1919 apartment building with a museum displaying works by the Amsterdam School, plus a cafe.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$36

15 - 18 min

Directions

Public park featuring lakes, pathways & playgrounds in tranquil, tree-filled surrounds.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Indulging in Local Culture and Quirky Museums

$144

$ 7

Amsterdam Marriott Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

Directions

Trendy, industrial-chic retail center with shops, a food hall & bars, plus a movie theater.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$35

10 - 12 min

Directions

Modest museum showcasing the history of the tulip, photos & a gift shop with bulbs for sale.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$24

9 - 14 min

Directions

Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous people & historic icons in themed galleries.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$52

10 - 15 min

Directions

Museum on a 1914 freighter converted to become a houseboat, exploring life on Amsterdam's canals.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$33

Day 8A Journey through Art and Photography

$122

Amsterdam Marriott Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

Directions

Art museum housed in an early-20th-century townhouse, featuring inventive works by Dalí & Banksy.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$40

4 - 5 min

Directions

19th-century building housing Dutch Golden Age painting masterpieces & vast European art collection.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$48

11 - 16 min

Directions

Museum of Dutch & international contemporary photography in a bright 17th-century merchant's house.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$34

Day 9Parks, Museums, and Van Gogh

$134

$ 14

Amsterdam Marriott Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

Directions

Expansive, 19th-century urban park with a playground, ponds & an open-air theater.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

Directions

Airy museum showing major works by CoBrA group (1948–1951) artists & related temporary exhibitions.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$40

20 - 24 min

Directions

Contemporary museum with appearance of large bathtub, showing international, modern art & design.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$50

2 - 3 min

Directions

Museum housing the world's largest collection of Van Gogh paintings, alongside drawings & letters.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$44

Day 10Nature, Flowers, and Beer

$119

$ 21

Amsterdam Marriott Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

Directions

Recreational area including an organic farm/petting zoo, tree-top adventure course & boat trips.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

Directions

The world's largest, this sprawling flower auction sells millions of diverse blooms every weekday.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$75

30 - 36 min

Directions

Interactive tour through beer giant's history in former brewery, with a tasting room finale.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$44

Budget breakdown: $1400 In total

Activities & Food:$1219

Transport:$182